Webinars

Maintaining Forward Momentum with Literacy Programs: 8 Strategies

Maintaining Forward Momentum with Literacy Programs: 8 Strategies

Aug 26, 2026

The recent shift in literacy education is making an impact in classrooms, but progress can stall when new teachers and leaders arrive. Administrators might have their own ideas as to how to shape a literacy initiative. Teachers might feel lost trying to learn everything about their new school. During the edLeader Panel “Leading Literacy Through Change: How District Leaders Sustain Momentum and Accelerate Outcomes,” district leaders and literacy experts offered their strategies for keeping literacy programs on track.

7 Reasons Why New ELA Curriculum Adoptions Stall and What Makes Them Stick

7 Paths to Successful Curriculum Adoption

Aug 14, 2026

Educators know that adopting a new curriculum can be challenging. Without a structured implementation plan, teacher support, and a long-term vision, the effort is likely to fall flat.

Building Better Assessments with UDL, Accessibility, and AI—the Wheel of Inclusion

Building Better Assessments with UDL, Accessibility, and AI—the Wheel of Inclusion

Jul 17, 2026

“Inclusion is not a strategy. It’s a fundamental way of thinking and being,” said Michelle Soriano, former educator and current Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist at CAST, during an in-depth edLeader Panel, “Building Inclusive Assessments With the Wheel of Inclusion: UDL, Accessibility, and AI.”

Strategies for Creating Confident Writers Through Sentence Building

Strategies for Creating Confident Writers Through Sentence Building

Jul 14, 2026

Essays. Paragraphs. Any piece of writing. They all begin with the same foundation: the sentence. Sometimes, though, teachers are expected to cram sentence building lessons into a week or two, or there’s an assumption that if the students learned something the previous year, they don’t need to review the foundations. During the edLeader Panel “Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building (Part 2): Teaching Complex Structures,” education experts discussed their recommended progression for creating more robust sentences, plus how their approach integrates social-emotional learning supports.

The Power of Purposeful Edtech in the Elementary Classroom

The Power of Purposeful Edtech in the Elementary Classroom

Jun 30, 2026

It happens all the time. You make a purchase and sign your name with your finger, knowing that it looks nothing like your real signature. But at a store, it doesn’t really matter. Imagine, though, you’re in second or third grade, not only learning how to write but also studying English as a second language. Suddenly, every stroke and line matters. For bilingual learners at schools with 1:1 programs, edtech can either be a saving grace or yet another obstacle to an equitable education.

edLeader Panel. Students raising their hands in a classroom.

Inclusive by Default: From Compliance to Belonging

Jun 22, 2026

The Department of Justice has revised its final rule (the “2024 Rule”) regulating the implementation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revision requires that web and mobile app resources used by government entities be accessible to people with disabilities. The original 2026 deadline to meet specific standards has been extended to April 2027 or 2028, depending on the organization’s size.